Which sexually transmitted infection is indicated by a patient who has genital vesicles and painful ulcers with superficial,tender,firm lymph nodes with no erythema?

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Genital herpes is characterized by the presence of vesicles and painful ulcers. The lymph nodes may also be tender and firm, but there is typically no erythema. Chancroid may present with similar symptoms but is characterized by painful, deep genital ulcers with soft, tender lymph nodes. Syphilis may present with genital ulcers but is typically painless and accompanied by a chancre at the site of infection. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and does not typically present with genital ulcers.

Which Sexually Transmitted Infection Is Indicated by a Patient Who